New-York tribune., 1887-05-15
McBRIDE,s CAPACITY FORRUM
IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CASE.
so Mr.. CHoATE SAYS AND THE COURT sUsTISs
HIM IN THE MAIN

HIM IN THE MAIN
The cross-examination of Robert p. Mcbride, in the
suit against him OF Mrs. Josephine NJ. Mcbride for
limited divorce was continued by General Tracy in the
Supreme Court yesterday before Justice Ingraham and
jury Two letters written jointly by Mcbride and his
wife to hearents in which the warmest expressions OF
fial regard used, read by Mr.. Adams. They
were written at the time during which, Mcbride testies
the old people making his life miserable and
alternating his wife from him.
Mr. Mcbride said that he went hunting in the Adiron-
dacks last year and acknowledged that he carried
bottle Of whisky on that excursion An attempt to show
that Mcbride had drunk whskey with certain persons
on specified occasions objected to- and ruled out on
the ground that had right to take drink, and
that this proof Of habits Of inebration nor OF
cruel treatment as charged.
On the re direct examination, Mr.. Mcbride said that
there many instances of interference In his family
affairs by his wfe's parents which he could not now
recall in addition TO those already specified. He said
that In letter to his brother Samuel and to his brother
in-law, Mr. Walker, he had expressed sense OF his
wrongs at the hands of his wes parents To Mr. Adams
tho witness said he had never employed detectives to
watch his wife
Mary oHare, servant, related the part taken by Mrs.
McBrides parents in conducting her household, and
Mrs Anna Rowlcy, also domestic related the circum-
stances OF Mr. Mcdes quarrel with his wife in regard
To the price to be paid 10 nurse and said that when MS
wife became angry and wept he said he was sorry for
what he had said and that he would pay any price she
pleased lie did not tell her that she could go and get
divorce, and did not fly into passion and call her
names Mrs. Mcbride had stated the witness stand
The witness said that occasion Mr. Mcbride
brought two bottles OF whiskey home and Mrs. Mcbride
put them In the side board. Mr.. Bomeser kept whskey
in the sdeboard also To Mr. Choae the witness said
that she took glass OF milk TO Mr. Mcbride every night
before he retired.
In rebutal Mr. adams read deposition by Mrs. Helen
p Bomeiser. OF Elizabeth, n. j. in which she stated
that Mr.. Bomeser did not run after Mr McBrlde win
carving knife on January 1883 and instead OF being
under the influence OF liquor and ugly was In MS nap
Eugene N. Bush, lawyer. testified that on New
Years Day. 1855 he visited Mr.. Bomeslers house with
Mr. IInc. who died In September last and whose talk
ing with Mrs Mcbride objected to by the defendant
lie had convcrsed with Mr. Hine about his religious
belief I'm regard TO which Mr. Mcbride has said that MI
Hne told him that he did not believe in God or man
There was nothing Objectionable in Mr. Hines conduct
James d. 1rimhle dealer in lumber, was called, but
not permitted to testify in regard to what another
had told him concerning Mr. McBride's drinking habits
John Adams, formerly coachman for MT McBrde,
was asked number Of questions which were all ex-
barrel of whiskey on one OCCASION ana now icn OF u
was used within given time Mt Choate objected yea , 20
purpose OF defamation and insnuation. He said that
the opposing counsel had no moral legal or decent
right 10 20 asking questions OF this character
Did he ever tell You he could drink whole ptcheriul
Of whskeyl" the next question, and thls was also
Frank Ash exhibited diagram OF the entrance to the
Barcelona fats and said 1t was mpossDe ior ,he cCr
with knife following Mr.. McBrde Antie Bomeisler,
OF the plaintiff recalled and testified tnat Mr
rcBrdc signed the pledge for one year after ms wlle
had stated that il lac did not do she would not hNe
with him. .,, - III,
Charles w. Bomei-cr, father OF the plaintiff, re called
denied that he had pursued his sonnlaw Win cary
ing knife New Years Day, lss5.
Mr.. ChOaie crO5sexamined the witness
Q-Oi what part Of you did Mira Mcbride take hold when
tined pursuit OF her husband on tat New
Years nlghtl Al don't know that she took hold OF me-
particularly. 80, t,o,w
particularly that she took hold OF me even generally
The witness denied that he mad taken hts coat on on
that occasion. but admitted that he had thrown II OPEN
Q-what did von throw coat open forl A-Well TO
loosen, myself. suppose q. - ,, .. -..o
not ughti
This question which eliced much laughter. was not
responded TO- Mr. Bomci-cr seemed Indignant at mr
Choate for making this Joke and for another inquiry
"a TO the reason for hts needing guidance
when he walked with his hand on tue area ralluS As
he left tho stand he gave Mr.. Choite fierce look
Mira Mcbride was recalled aud catogOrcally contra
dlcted the statements male by her husband. Jhtnes
MITCHELL for tho defendant. swore that Mt.
Bolneisler and tho knife could have been
seen from the street, he rushed down the stars
At the barcelona after his sonln'aw lnis
closed the case. Mr.. Choate for the
defendant aud General Tracy. for tho plantn summed
up ami after listening the impartial charge OF Justice
lngraham, the jury retired
After the jury had been ont hour Justice fngraham
adjourned the Court. directing that sealed verdict DC
rendered tomorrow.